If you’ve ever had true European-style chocolate, you know that nothing else on Earth could possibly compare. But since 1986, one chocolatier in Washington has been creating delicious and authentic European style chocolate we can all enjoy without having to update our passports. To this day, Chocolate Necessities remains one of the only authentic European chocolatiers in the U.S.
Chocolate Necessities is located in Bellingham, where it has been a beloved local favorite for over 30 years.
TravelTalk2 / TripAdvisor Founder Kevin Buck has dedicated years to researching and tasting chocolate from around the world, which quite honestly sounds like a dream job.
After Buck traveled to Canada and experienced the work of Bernard Callebaut, a prominent European chocolate maker, he was hooked.
lornen2013 / TripAdvisor He was soon joined by culinary institute graduate chocolatier Nicole Robillard. Together, they make chocolate for the shop’s two locations.
To say the chocolate here is out of this world is a huge understatement.
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato / Facebook And it doesn’t taste that way by accident. The chocolate-makers pay close attention to using ideal amounts of cocoa butter so the chocolate will melt properly.
A box of chocolates from Chocolate Necessities makes the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato / Facebook They even sell milk chocolate with more than 65% cocoa solids, which is almost unheard of.
And if you happen to visit the location at 1408 Commercial Street, you can also enjoy some delicious gelato.
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato / Facebook Gelato is a bit lighter and more flavorful than traditional ice cream, and it makes a perfect summer treat.
You simply won’t find anything else like this in the Pacific Northwest (or outside of Europe).
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato / Facebook We’re lucky to have a place like this right here in the Evergreen State.
The gelato shop at Chocolate Necessities will re-open under Phase 3 of Washington’s current plan, but you can still stop by the factory location for some melt-in-your-mouth freshly made European style chocolates.
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato / Facebook Just prepare to become instantly addicted.
Have you tried the tantalizing treats at Chocolate Necessities yet?
TravelTalk2 / TripAdvisor
Founder Kevin Buck has dedicated years to researching and tasting chocolate from around the world, which quite honestly sounds like a dream job.
lornen2013 / TripAdvisor
He was soon joined by culinary institute graduate chocolatier Nicole Robillard. Together, they make chocolate for the shop’s two locations.
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato / Facebook
And it doesn’t taste that way by accident. The chocolate-makers pay close attention to using ideal amounts of cocoa butter so the chocolate will melt properly.
They even sell milk chocolate with more than 65% cocoa solids, which is almost unheard of.
Gelato is a bit lighter and more flavorful than traditional ice cream, and it makes a perfect summer treat.
We’re lucky to have a place like this right here in the Evergreen State.
Just prepare to become instantly addicted.
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Address: 1408 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USAAddress: 4600 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
